Jennifer Gieber
About Jennifer Gieber
Jennifer Gieber serves as the Senior Director of Mode Product Design at ThoughtSpot, a position she has held since 2023. With extensive experience in user experience design across various industries, she has previously held significant roles at organizations such as Glassdoor and Kaiser Permanente.
Work at ThoughtSpot
Jennifer Gieber serves as the Senior Director of Mode Product Design at ThoughtSpot, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she plays a significant part in shaping the product design strategy for the company. Following ThoughtSpot's acquisition of Mode in July 2023, she was instrumental in integrating Mode's design team into ThoughtSpot, ensuring a seamless transition and alignment of design practices.
Previous Experience in UX Design
Prior to her current role, Jennifer Gieber held several positions in user experience design. She worked at Glassdoor from 2014 to 2021, progressing from UX Lead to Associate Director and then Director of UX Design. Her earlier experience includes roles at Kaiser Permanente as an Interaction Designer and User Researcher, and at EDS, an HP company, where she served as a User Experience Architect for over a decade.
Education and Expertise
Jennifer Gieber earned a Master of Science (MS) in Human Factors from San Jose State University, where she studied from 2010 to 2014. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Physics from Rutgers University, completed between 1993 and 1997. Additionally, she has pursued studies in Cognitive Psychology at UC Berkeley Extension and has training from Human Factors International, further enhancing her expertise in user experience design.
Diverse Industry Background
Jennifer Gieber has a diverse background in product design across multiple industries, including eCommerce, telecommunications, healthcare, government services, insurance, and human resources. This extensive experience allows her to apply a broad range of insights and methodologies to her work, contributing to effective product design and user experience strategies.
Focus on Mentoring and Team Development
In her roles, Jennifer Gieber emphasizes mentoring and coaching design teams to foster practice maturity. She collaborates regularly with cross-functional teams to define and drive product strategy, focusing on future growth phases. Her commitment to team development ensures that design teams thrive in their roles and contribute effectively to organizational goals.